Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 652: Filming "The Piano in a Factory"

This morning, Fang Minghua got up and took a walk outside, then came back to the study on the second floor to practice calligraphy.

The novel "In the Name of People" has been sent to Shu Bin in Shencheng, and Fang Minghua no longer has to worry about it after he arranges the publication and distribution of the book.

Today I am copying the "Lanting Preface", which is known as the best running script in the world.

I have mastered Ouyang Xun's running script calligraphy and am now starting to learn Wang Xizhi's running script.

At this moment, the nanny Xiaoqin hurried upstairs and came in: "Brother, there is someone from Wang Quanan at the gate looking for Sister Song."

"Wang Quanan? Tell him to go to your sister Song's company. She has gone to work." Fang Minghua answered without even turning his head.

"He said he was looking for you, too."

"Are you looking for me or Tangtang?"

"He said he would come to find you if he couldn't find Sister Song."

Ah?
Fang Minghua had no choice but to put down his brush, go downstairs and walk to the gate of the courtyard. When he opened the door, he saw Wang Quanan standing alone at the door.

Seeing Fang Minghua coming out, Wang Quanan hurriedly called out "Chairman Fang".

"Quan An, come in."

The two of them entered the courtyard together. In the living room, Xiaoqin poured a cup of tea for Wang Quanan. Fang Minghua then asked, "Quanan, if you have something to ask, do you want to see me or Mr. Song?"

"Looking for President Song, but mainly for you." Wang Quanan said after a while, "Chairman Fang, I want to resign from the Xi'an Film Studio and work for Shengshi Film and Television."

"I personally welcome it." Fang Minghua immediately stated: "Of course, you still have to go to my wife's company for this matter. She makes the decisions on company matters."

"Chairman Fang, since you have made the decision, how could Mr. Song disagree?" Wang Quangong smiled and said, "But don't worry, I will definitely go to see Mr. Song. I have another matter to discuss with you today."

"what's up?"

"I want to make the novel "Hello! Mr. Tree" you wrote into a movie." Wang Quangong stated his purpose.

But what he didn't expect was that Fang Minghua flatly refused.

"That won't work. I've already promised someone to give my novel to him to film."

"Chairman Fang, who is it? Zhang Yimou?" Wang Quangong was a little curious.

"This is kept secret for now."

Wang Quangong was a little disappointed.

But he also knew that Fang Minghua had already refused, so there was no point in saying anything more.

Just as he was about to say goodbye, he suddenly heard Fang Minghua say, "I can let you shoot The Piano in a Factory."

"Really?" Wang Quangong was suddenly overjoyed.

"The Piano in a Factory" is Fang Minghua's latest masterpiece and also a very best-selling book. He read it and liked it very much. He was moved by the joys and sorrows of the group of laid-off workers in the novel.

This novel is similar to "The Weaving Girl" written by Fang Minghua.

However, this is a novel, and its influence far exceeds that of "The Weaving Girl". He did not expect that Fang Minghua would actually give it to him to film.

"Thank you, thank you." Wang Quanan expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

"If it's adapted into a script, will you write it yourself or should I write it?" Fang Minghua asked again.

"Chairman Fang, I won't bother you anymore. I'll write it myself." Wang Quan'an said.

Fang Minghua was not surprised by this.

For the previous book "The Textile Girl", Wang Quan'an also wrote the script himself after obtaining the authorization for film adaptation.

Historically, Wang Quanan has always been like this. He basically wrote and directed his own films, and they have a strong personal artistic style.

In fact, most of the sixth-generation directors are like this. Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Lou Ye are all excellent directors and very good screenwriters.

This is something that the fifth-generation directors Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige cannot compare to. Without a good script, the level of the films made by these masters would drop to a lower level. Seeing that Wang Quanan was planning to write his own script, Fang Minghua did not say much, but just made a request: "Quan Gong, if you want to film this novel, I suggest that the background should still be in Northeast China. You can go to Northeast China in person and learn more about it."

Seeing Fang Minghua's serious expression, Wang Quanan agreed.

"Okay, once the project is approved, I will go to the Northeast immediately."

Wang Quanan left happily.

He said he would go to Shengshi Film and Television to sign a contract with Mr. Song immediately, and then find Fang Minghua to sign a film adaptation authorization contract.

Fang Minghua sent the other person to the gate, and when he saw the other person's receding back, a smile appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, Wang Quanan was the first director to join Shengshi Film and Television.

He is indeed talented and no less talented than Jia Zhangke.

Unfortunately, he had a messy love history and could not control his lower body, which ended up ruining his career as a director and wasting his talent.

But it’s still early for this to happen, so I’ll find an appropriate opportunity to remind you later.

Besides, Wang Quanan excitedly took the bus to Shengshi Film and Television Company in Duanlimen to find Song Tangtang, and was told by the staff that Mr. Song and Mr. Wu had gone to the Shengshi Film and Television Base near the TV tower.

Wang Quanan couldn't hold back and rushed to the TV tower by car.

At this time, Song Tangtang and Wu Tianmin were wearing safety helmets and watching the studio that was about to be completed.

"The two studios, with an area of ​​about 5000 square meters, are built in full compliance with international advanced standards. The photographic equipment is mainly purchased from Switzerland's Bolikex. After successful assembly, they will be the most advanced studios in China."

Speaking of this, Song Tangtang was quite proud.

"Originally, the company was planning to build four studios, but Minghua said that we are about to enter the digital age and film shooting will gradually be phased out. Instead of spending huge amounts of money to build so many studios now, it is better to wait a few years until the new technology becomes popular and then build studios according to the new technology standards."

"Minghua is very forward-looking." Wu Tianmin sighed:

"That's true. I heard in the United States that some film companies in Hollywood have started to use computers to create animated images. Some companies even use digital photography technology, which means that they don't use traditional film, but instead use digital cameras to shoot and transfer the data directly to the computer. It's really a revolution."

Song Tangtang nodded after hearing this, "That's what he meant."

In fact, Fang Minghua had something else that Song Tangtang didn't say.

"Tangtang, why build so many studios at once? It's a sheer waste of money! What will Studio 123 of Xiying Studio be used for in the future?!"

However, Song Tangtang couldn't say this in front of Wu Tianmin, for fear of hurting the old director of the Xi'an Film Studio.

In addition to visiting the studio, we also visited the printing workshop, the set workshop, etc., and finally took a tour of the office building.

This is a six-story building. After it is fully renovated, the film and television company will move here from Duanlimen.

The two walked around for a long time and were about to go to the city. Just as they were about to get in the car, they saw a man walking towards them in a hurry.

"Boss Song, Director Wu, Boss Wu!"

Song Tangtang saw who was coming and greeted with a smile: "Director Wang, you are here?" Then he introduced him to Wu Tianmin next to him.

"This is Wang Quangong, also a director at Xi'an Film Studio. His first film, The Weaving Girl, won the Best Director Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival last year. He also won the Professional Film Critics Award and the Jury Award at the Montreal International Film Festival in Canada. He is an excellent young director."

After listening to Song Tangtang's introduction, Wu Tianmin looked at the other party with admiration.

Boy, that's good.
Winning a big award for his first film, isn't that the same as Zhang Yimou?

Our Xi'an Film Studio is full of talented people and has a strong pipeline of successors!

At this time, Song Tangtang asked again: "Director Wang, do you have something to talk to me about?"

"It's like this, I want to quit my job at Xiying Studio and come to your company."

Wang Quanan stated his purpose.

When Wu Tianmin, who was standing next to him, heard this, his expression suddenly turned a little ugly.

(End of this chapter)